Fayette Surveys and Research Duties ordinance (§ 415.170)

A. The FHPC shall undertake an ongoing survey and research effort in the City of Fayette to identify neighborhoods, areas, sites, structures and objects that have historic, cultural, archaeological, architectural or aesthetic importance, interest or value. Before the FHPC shall on its own initiative nominate any landmark or district for designation, it shall develop a plan and schedule for conducting a comprehensive survey of the City of Fayette to identify significant resources. As part of the survey, the FHPC shall review and evaluate any prior surveys and studies by any unit of government or private organization and compile appropriate descriptions, facts and photographs. The FHPC shall systematically identify potential landmarks and historic districts and adopt procedures to nominate them based upon the following criteria:

1. The potential landmarks and historic districts in one (1) identifiable neighborhood or distinct geographical area of the City of Fayette;

2. The potential landmarks and historic districts associated with a particular person, event, or historic period;

3. The potential landmarks and historic districts of a particular architectural style or school or of a particular architectural engineer, builder, designer or craftsman;

4. The potential landmarks and historic districts containing historic and prehistoric archaeological resources with the potential to contribute to the understanding of historic and prehistoric cultures;

5. Such other criteria as may be adopted by the FHPC to ensure systematic survey and nomination of all potential landmarks and historic districts within the City of Fayette.